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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.60, 1,251.58 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.60, 1,251.58 and 372.52 is: 558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.60 : 1,251.58 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.60/1,251.58 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.60x = 1,251.58 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.60x = 466,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,238.58/834.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.64

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